rhino

1 of 2

noun (1)

rhi·​no ˈrī-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce rhino (audio)
informal
: money, cash

rhino

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural rhinos also rhino

Examples of rhino in a Sentence

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Rangers found two bloody rhino horns and an axe in the getaway vehicle. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025 This analysis tracks how the depletion of the largest species—like sawfishes and rhino rays—began in nearshore waters and has since cascaded through the food web, affecting even the deep-sea habitats. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 In 2014, about 2,500 Indian rhinos lived in the wild. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024 Long renowned for their prowess at breeding these endangered animals, this luxurious lodge plays host to more than 200 white and black rhinos, both of which can be encountered in abundance during a game drive across the Solio Game Reserve. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rhino 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1628, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhino was circa 1628

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“Rhino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhino. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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rhino

noun
rhi·​no
ˈrī-nō
plural rhinos also rhino

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